Mainebiz and Maine Public reported on the University of Maine creating a new training program for graduate students that will support the next generation of marine science and conservation professionals. The program, led by UMaine associate professor of marine policy Joshua Stoll, is supported by a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
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WABI (Channel 5) and News Center Maine reported on University of Maine Dining launching 15 food delivery robots, called “Kiwibots,” in order to meet the student demand for food delivery services. The Kiwibots are the latest project between UMaine Dining and food management service company Sodexo. KWCH-TV (Channel 12 in Wichita, Kansas) shared in WABI […]
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Suzy Violette has been building on the plant science knowledge she’s gained through her classes at the University of Maine by helping to conserve the natural resources in Glacier National Park in Montana. Violette, a nontraditional student majoring in environmental horticulture, spent this past summer repopulating the lost vegetation at the park’s Native Plant Nursery. […]
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Caty DuDevoir uses her interest in human culture to create news stories that display the true history of Maine. Through her summer internship at Maine Public, the rising senior at the University of Maine majoring in anthropology with a journalism minor has been able to amplify overlooked voices and perspectives, like she also does with […]
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Voice of Maine featured University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy on the show “GHRT Rewinds.” Ferrini-Mundy participated in a back-to-school Q&A session with hosts George Hale and Ric Tyler.
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For Natalie Tomah of Smithfield, Rhode Island, deciding to come to the University of Maine for college was like deciding to go home. Although she grew up in the Ocean State, Tomah has deep connections to Maine and its flagship public university. Her dad, Tony Tomah, was born and raised in Houlton. Her mom, Lori […]
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The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine at Machias will host multiple events designed to increase awareness and support for individuals and families affected by suicide and suicidal ideation in September.
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Fogler Library will launch a new discussion series focusing on a variety of contemporary issues starting Sept. 12 at the Salon, formerly known as the University Club, in the Lynch Room. Each event in the Salon Series will feature a conversation between guest speakers and attendees, both in person and virtual. Topics include envisioning the […]
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The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, WABI-TV (CBS 5 in Bangor) and WFVX-TV (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported that the University of Maine welcomed first-year students to campus as part of Maine Hello on Friday, Aug. 25. Returning students, faculty and staff helped the incoming Class of 2027 get settled into their residence […]
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The Daily Kos highlighted a new documentary by Vitalia Tomakhiv, graduate student with the School of Policy and International Affairs at the University of Maine, shot in the Donetsk region in Ukraine not far from the frontline. “The film is in English, because the goal was to make it accessible to an international audience. Prior […]
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